Leopard in the Spotlight
Oct, 2019Views
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Awards
Top Shot Award 21
Legendary Award
Contest Finalist in Monochrome Animals Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol8
Contest Finalist in Black And White Compositions Photo Contest Vol7
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Magnificent Capture
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
Genius
All Star
Superior Skill
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Location
Whilst on safari we tracked this Leopard moving through the bush marking its territory. When a second safari vehicle approached and lit him up it presented a magnificent photo opportunity.Time
This image was taken well after sunset around 20H00Lighting
Patience and keeping a look out for the extraordinaryEquipment
Canon 1DX MkII with the Canon EF70-200mm f/2,8 lensInspiration
It was an image just full of mood and something not seen everyday. Just such a different image of the everyday shot of a LeopardEditing
Yes, monochrome, sharpened with increased contrastsIn my camera bag
1DX MkII with various lens's and flash unitsFeedback
Take many shots to get that one in focus image as the slow shutter speed is not conducive to sharp images
